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Hebrew College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

40 Faculty Members | 3:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Hebrew College

160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, Massachusetts 2459

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Phone

(617) 559-8600

Website
www.hebrewcollege.edu/

Mission Statement

Hebrew College is at a similar turning point, accepting full responsibility for our present circumstances and taking charge of our future. Our country's economic crisis and the precipitous decline of Jewish philanthropic resources have intensified financial pressures and restricted the flow of donations. We are navigating this difficult period with strict fiscal discipline and a strong commitment to financial responsibility, which has included taking the necessary but painful step of staff pay cuts.

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Mission Statement

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Hebrew College is at a similar turning point, accepting full responsibility for our present circumstances and taking charge of our future. Our country's economic crisis and the precipitous decline of Jewish philanthropic resources have intensified financial pressures and restricted the flow of donations. We are navigating this difficult period with strict fiscal discipline and a strong commitment to financial responsibility, which has included taking the necessary but painful step of staff pay cuts.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$30,000

Out of state

$30,000
Graduate

In state

$32,120

Out of state

$32,120

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • Religious Education
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    • Jewish/Judaic Studies
      • A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Religious Education
      • A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Religious Education
  • Rabbinical Studies
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • Religious/Sacred Music
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    • Jewish/Judaic Studies
      • A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Religious Education
      • A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Religious/Sacred Music
      • A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, cantors, organists, and chanters. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Rabbinical Studies
      • A program that prepares individuals for ordination as Rabbis. Includes instruction in Talmud, Halacha, Liturgy and Rituals, Rabbinical Thought, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Education, Pastoral Counseling and Homiletics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$60
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
59%
Male Students
41%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian93.98%
  2. Hispanic/Latino3.01%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities3.01%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

139

Undergraduate students

27

Graduate students

112

Attendance breakdown

Full time
76%
Part time
24%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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